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Family safely escapes Cedar Rapids fire
Associated Press
Dec. 28, 2011 2:00 pm
Authorities say seven children and their parents fled safely from a fire at their home in southeast Cedar Rapids.
The Marion Fire Department says the fire began about 1 a.m. Wednesday in the home's garage at 1006 Orrian Drive SE.
Michael and Felicia Morris, their seven children and two dogs escaped the fire unharmed.
The fire damaged the garage and smoke damaged the house. The fire cause is being investigated.
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Fire crews respond to a fire at 1006 Orrian Drive in Marion early Wednesday. (photo courtesy Marion Fire Department)

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